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Juror busted for seeking gift card from Wal-Mart BY ADRIANA ARCE Times staff writer A recent juror in the 111th District Court was arrested Tuesday on charges of soliciting bribes from Wal-Mart. Following an investigation conducted by the Webb County District Attorney's Office, Jesus Gongora Castillo, 49, was taken into custody on an arrest warrant. "This case represents our continued effort to fight corruption in Webb and Zapata County," said District Attorney Joe Rubio at a news conference held Wednesday. Gongora Castillo was released on a $20,000 bond set by Justice of the Peace Hector Liendo. Gongora Castillo was a...

Texas 10 claim oppression BY LAUREL ALMADA Times staff writer The Texas Ten are claiming they are the victims of "oppression," and are requesting an investigation by the Webb County District Attorney's Office. District Attorney Joe Rubio confirmed Tuesday that he assigned two prosecutors to investigate alleged official oppression that could lead to criminal charges. Rubio said the investigation stemmed from a request on the part of attorney Carlos Zaffirini, husband of state Senator Judith Zaffirini (D - Laredo) and hired counsel for the Texas Ten. The ten democratic senators were dubbed the Texas Ten after breaking quorum and fleeing...